You Belong Here DACAMENTED & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT GUIDE
You make us a stronger university and enrich our community and nation by your many talents, hard work, and the diverse perspectives and life experiences you bring to campus. - U-M President Mark Schlissel
You Belong Here One of the top-ranked public universities in the world, the University of Michigan is not only an institution, it is a community. As a Wolverine, you will be surrounded by other passionate students like you who ask questions and challenge the present to create a better future. With 19 schools and colleges offering over 263 degree programs and an impressive student to faculty ratio of 15:1, you will have the resources and support you need to challenge yourself and make a positive impact on the world. You’ll also be offered opportunities to learn off-campus via service learning programs. U-M’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is steadfast, and we strive to create a culture where students from all backgrounds feel welcome. A community of undocumented and DACAmented students are currently on campus, looking forward to meeting you and helping you make the transition from home to campus a positive experience. When you graduate, you’ll become a part of one of the largest alumni networks in the world with over 580,000 members. Wherever you go, you’ll never be far from someone else who decided to Go Blue.
“The moment I found other undocumented students on campus, I was home. I know we will support each other to attain our dreams.”
“We have this misconception that there are no opportunities in higher education for us. However, our community and allies have created big changes for us on campus. Student activism has contributed significantly in our access to resources and invisible needs. We want you here. We want you to succeed.” -Sandra, LSA student
-Daniel, LSA student
Connect with other U-M students through groups, associations, and events Support services oami.umich.edu The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) serves as a resource for undocumented and DACAmented students of all ethnicities and nationalities to find a supportive community at the University of Michigan. OAMI offers a range of support services to help you balance being a full-time student and handling other day-to-day challenges. These include personal one-on-one coaching, mentoring, community and professional development, and more.
Other opportunities There are many opportunities for undocumented and DACAmented students to connect with one another, build peer relationships, and work together to navigate their college experiences. Organizations such as OAMI and MESA (mesa.umich.edu ) are home to groups such as ALMA (mesa.umich.edu/ALMA) and SIBS (mesa.umich.edu/S.I.B.S.). The Trotter Multicultural Center (trotter.umich.edu) hosts many events where you’ll meet classmates and be able to join the friendly, welcoming community that already exists on campus.
Parents and guardians
parents.umich.edu Parents and guardians are influential people in their students’ lives. You can offer valuable information and support both before your student’s arrival to campus and throughout the school year. We also want to reassure you that when your student enters U-M, they will receive the guidance and support they need throughout their time at the university. U-M is ranked highly in undocumented student support in the state of Michigan by the uLEAD network (uleadnet.org/mi-undocu-map). As a family member of a Michigan student, you deserve to be informed. Aside from parents.umich.edu, you can request to have a friend account on Wolverine Access – wolverineaccess.umich.edu– so that you can view your student’s grades, financial aid awards, and bills (due to FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, your student will need to grant you this access). The university’s social media channels can also help keep you up to date about many aspects of campus life, as will the student newspaper, The Michigan Daily (michigandaily.com) and the monthly Family Matters newsletter.
Admissions Apply admissions.umich.edu/apply The University of Michigan welcomes the application and enrollment of undocumented and DACAmented students. Students at every stage in their academic career – freshmen, transfer, and graduate – are welcome to apply. Note: Prospective undergraduate freshmen apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Prospective graduate students should visit umich.edu for more information.
Freshman and Transfer Process admissions.umich.edu/apply/freshmen-applicants admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer-students • Complete either the Common Application or the Coalition Application (please complete one, not both).* •
If you do not have a Social Security number, leave that field blank on the application.
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Applicants completing the Common Application who are undocumented or receive DACA benefits should select “Other” for citizenship status. List your citizenship and select “Other Visa Type” from the “Currently held United States Visa” selection. Please complete the rest of the fields.
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Applicants completing the Coalition Application who are undocumented or receive DACA benefits will also need to select “No” to “US Citizen,” “No” to “U.S. Permanent Resident or Refugee,” and “No” to the “Do You Hold a Current US Visa?” questions.
* Freshmen applicants and transfer applicants should visit their respective sections on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website for details about requirements and deadlines, AP/IB or transfer credit, our selection process, and more.
Application Fee Waiver The Common Application and Coalition Application both offer fee waivers for applicants with extenuating circumstances, which can be filled out on our member page by checking “Family Situation” or “Other” in the college-specific fee waivers. The fee waiver request will be honored by these organizations if certain criteria are met.
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Affordability Financial Aid finaid.umich.edu/undocumented-students The university is committed to keeping a world-class education affordable and accessible for all Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate study on our Ann Arbor campus.
“In this time of uncertainty surrounding immigration in our country, we want to reinforce the university’s support and advocacy for the many undocumented or DACAmented students who attend, or hope to attend, the University of Michigan. The university is committed to continuing its need-based grant funding for DACAmented and undocumented students.” - Dr. Kedra Ishop, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Contact Hector Galvan Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) Program Manager hgalvan@umich.edu 734-764-0794
Kristin Bhaumik Office of Financial Aid Associate Director, Advising and Eligibility kbhaumik@umich.edu 734-763-6600
Jody Gore Office of Undergraduate Admissions Assistant Director gorejo@umich.edu 734-936-2363
Resources The University of Michigan provides a number of free and readily accessible resources to support enrolled DACAmented and undocumented students. Undocumented and DACAmented Students at U-M undocumented.umich.edu Admissions admissions.umich.edu/undoc-students Financial Aid finaid.umich.edu/undocumented-students Rackham Graduate School rackham.umich.edu Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs mesa.umich.edu Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives oami.umich.edu University of Michigan en EspaĂąol espanol.umich.edu Disclaimer: The information contained in these pages is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each individual case is different, and advice may vary depending on the situation. Further, the law and policy considerations are changing on a regular basis, and the information contained herein may not be updated as needed to maintain accuracy in a changing legal landscape. If you have questions about this or any other legal issue, you are advised to seek the advice of a qualified immigration attorney.
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Jordan B. Acker, Southfield; Michael J. Behm, Flint; Mark J. Bernstein, Farmington Hills; Paul W. Brown, Ann Arbor; Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe; Denise Ilitch, Franklin; Ron Weiser, Ann Arbor; Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor; Mark S. Schlissel, ex officio A Nondiscriminatory, Affirmative Action Employer Š 2019 Regents of the University of Michigan